New disclosure rules for Saudi Arabia's stock exchange revealed Al Issa to be one of the largest individual shareholders in the market. Controls significant stakes in 2 of the kingdom's financial giants, Banque Saudi Fransi and Riyad Bank, as well as food-focused conglomerate Savola, operator of popular HyperPanda chain of supermarkets. Also active investor in Saudi's nascent tourism sector: last year signed management contracts for 2 Jeddah hotels, one with British hotelier Rocco Forte for new boutique property and one with Kempinski for a 5-star "green" resort.